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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.2 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />October 7, 2020 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Bison Herd at WHHCA <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discussion of introducing bison to the WHHCA <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Attached is a Star Tribune article regarding the introduction of Bison into state parks to enhance the <br />growth of prairie grass and the prairie ecosystem. It also looks to be a tourist destination. <br /> <br />According the article, we could get as many as 35 bison on the William H. Houlton Conservation Area. <br />The article stated that legacy funds were being used to establish the herd on state parks. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />N/A <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Star Tribune Article “Are Bison the key to bringing back Minnesota prairies?”